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IVIG proves effective for dermatomyositis in phase 3 trial
Prior to this trial, intravenous immune globulin had not been fully studied for the treatment of dermatomyositis.
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Biosimilar-to-biosimilar switches deemed safe and effective, systematic review reveals
While switches between biosimilars of the same reference biologic already occur for biosimilars with indications in different specialties, they do...
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Navigating patient requests for an emotional support animal
When Serena-Lian Sakheim-Devine’s best friend from childhood died of cancer, she felt sad and lonely while away at college. Wanting something warm...
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Triaging neurocognitive screening after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Cognitive complaints commonly occur in patients convalescing from COVID-19, although their cause is frequently unclear.
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Despite the stigma, ECT remains a gold standard
For some patients, using electroconvulsive therapy as maintenance therapy makes sense, said Dr. Vaughn McCall.
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What to do about pandemic PTSD
More than three-quarters of the health care workers reported symptoms that fell within the clinical range for depression (76%) and anxiety (78...
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Trump administration reinstates global gag rule on abortion
President Trump has reinstated and expanded the Mexico City policy prohibiting foreign nongovernmental organizations from offering counseling or...
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ACGME seeks to return trainees’ maximum shifts to 24 hours
Less micromanagement of resident duty hours leads to better continuity of care, according to ACGME Chief Thomas J. Nasca, MD.
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ACGME seeks to return trainees’ maximum shifts to 24 hours
Less micromanagement of resident duty hours leads to better continuity of care, according to ACGME Chief Thomas J. Nasca, MD.
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Why It's Important to Have Supportive Colleagues
Hospitalist Katherine C. Chretien, MD, FACP, of the Washington VA Medical Center and George Washington University discusses why it’s important to...
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Hospitalists Beware Detrimental Effects of Compassion Fatigue
Experts say physicians are not immune to traumatic stress disorder marked by isolation, emotional outbursts, overeating, and substance abuse
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Akron Children’s Hospital Head of Division of Dermatology at discusses when a hospitalist should seek a consult
Excerpts of our interview with Neera Agarwal-Antal, head of the division of dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio
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When Should Hospitalists Consult A Dermatologist About Pediatric Conditions?
Distinguishing between acute and chronic dermatologic conditions is important
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A Tracheostomy Collar Facilitates Quicker Transition
Managing heart failure, treating infections, and optimizing nutrition are crucial before weaning off ventilation, a pulmonologist says
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New Study to Assess Impact of Dermatologist’s Consultation for Hospital Patients
Study seeks to determine whether cellulitis patients are better off seeing hospitalists alone, or in combination with a dermatologist